Central MidfieldParaguay23 years oldPlays for Brighton & Hove Albion
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Diego Alexander Gómez Amarilla, born 27 March 2003, lines up as a central midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion.
A right‑footed, 183 cm box‑to‑box operator, he combines relentless pressing with a keen reading of opposition transitions. Scouts note a disruptive style that forces turnovers high up the pitch, backed by 68.3 km covered in just 614 minutes and a top speed of 33.9 km/h.
A €2.7 million move to Inter Miami in July 2023 made him the MLS club’s record sale, and a further €13 million transfer brought him to the Premier League in January 2025, completing a rise from Paraguay to England in under three years.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid have dispatched scouts to monitor his recent outings, with United reportedly readying a formal January approach. His contract runs until June 2031, giving Brighton strong negotiating leverage should any bid materialise.
AC Milan and Atlético Madrid are tracking Diego Gómez for a January move, per TEAMtalk. His Brighton contract runs to 2031.
Arsenal are tracking Diego Gómez as a potential midfield reinforcement, according to FootballBuzzer. The club is reportedly looking to bolster its central options, as the player is currently under contract at Brighton &…